At one job, I told a coworker what my salary was. I regretted doing so the moment the number came out of my mouth and her response was silence. Clearly, I made more than she did, and that made her unhappy.

What if you disclose your salary to a coworker who makes more than you? You'll still make them feel uncomfortable.

And once Pandora's box is opened, there's no putting that information back.

TIP #2: Your boss has to deal with the fallout.

Whether you're allowed to disclose your salary to your coworkers or not, it's your boss who may have to deal with the consequences of your loose lips.

Telling others what you're taking home may prompt them to request a pay increase.

If it comes out where that information came from, you're the one to blame for the financial rejiggering your boss has to undertake.

TIP #3: It's a dumb play.

In theory, if we were all more transparent, the world would be a better place. Pay inequity would end, and everyone would be working for the same wages. But that's not reality.